Current local time in Vancouver, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in Vancouver. Vancouver is in the America/Vancouver time zone, UTC−7 right now (PDT).
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | British Columbia |
| Population | about 1.5 million |
| Coordinates | 49.27° N, 123.12° W |
| Time zone | America/Vancouver |
| Abbreviation | MST |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Vancouver doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−7 (MST) all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:15 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 5:06 AM | 9:21 PM | 16 h 14 min |
| September equinox | 6:58 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 9:05 AM | 5:16 PM | 8 h 10 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Vancouver at about 1:21 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 72 minutes ahead of the sun, because Vancouver sits at 123.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 105.0° W.
Vancouver time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Vancouver |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 hours ahead in Jan, 3 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| London | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 11 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 12.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 15 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 16 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 18 hours ahead in Jan, 17 hours ahead in Jul |
Time difference between Vancouver and
- Singapore
- Mexico City
- Delhi
- Tokyo
- London
- Hong Kong
- Karachi
- Bangkok
- Shanghai
- Dubai
- Manila
- Moscow
- Sao Paulo
- Berlin
- Istanbul
- Rome
- Mumbai
- Amsterdam
- Madrid
- Paris
- Sydney
- Dublin
- Houston
- New York
- Miami
- Phoenix
- Toronto
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Vancouver |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| Victoria | 95 km (59 mi) | same time |
| Everett, United States | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Seattle, United States | 198 km (123 mi) | same time |
| Tacoma, United States | 234 km (145 mi) | same time |
| Olympia, United States | 249 km (155 mi) | same time |
| Kelowna | 271 km (169 mi) | same time |
| Vancouver, United States | 407 km (253 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Hamilton
- Winnipeg
- Quebec City
- Kitchener
- Oshawa
- London
- Halifax
- Victoria
- Windsor
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Abbotsford
- Barrie
Questions people ask
What time zone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver is in the America/Vancouver time zone, UTC−7, all year.
Does Vancouver have daylight saving time?
Vancouver doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−7 (MST) all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Why isn't noon in Vancouver when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Vancouver's clocks follow a zone centred on 105.0° W, so on standard time they run about 72 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).